It's fair to say a lot has changed across the world and in the city since the the millennium. From demolitions to new developments here are 9 ways Preston has changed in the last 20 years.
5. National Football Museum
The museum, home to a collection of over 140,000 boots, balls, programmes, paintings, postcards and ceramics was originally opened in the city in 2001. Sadly for Prestonin 2010 the venue closed, and eventually moved toManchester in 2012.
6. Preston's indoor market and car park
Demolition of Preston's indoor market hall, which had stood proudly in the city since 1973, began on July 15, 2018. Acinema, leisure complex, andmodern multi storey car park is planned for the site.
7. Fishergate Baptist Church
After over 150 years,Fishergate Baptist Church closed its doors as an active church in 2011. Plans for a high-end restaurant chain to make the iconic building its home were announced in 2017, with Bistrot Pierre finally opening its doors in 2018.
8. Preston Post Office
Plans to transformPrestonsformerpost office, which closed in 2005, into a luxuryhotelwere given the green light in 2016 -work to transform the 1903 structure began shortly after.